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Following their hugely successful collaboration on Shakespeare's VENUS AND ADONIS in 2004 and 2007, Little Angel Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company are co-presenting THE TEMPEST for audiences aged 7 and up. This shortened version has been edited by Peter Glanville and Phil Porter.

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will star in a reimagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening fall 2011 on Broadway at a theatre to be announced. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer. Further casting and creative team to be announced shortly.

The world-renowned Abbey Theatre of Dublin, credited for producing some of the most significant and important plays of the 20th century, returns to the Annenberg Center for the first time since 2004 for performances of Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe's critically-acclaimed play TERMINUS, February 16-20, 2011. A dark, supernatural odyssey set over one night in the city, TERMINUS will fully satisfy the appetite of theatre lovers through excellent acting and rich text. Performances by the Abbey Theatre, the national theatre of Ireland, are part of a seven-city U.S. tour celebrating the Abbey's 100th anniversary of touring in America. The Abbey Theatre last performed at the Annenberg Center in 2004 to rave reviews of J.M. Synge's riot-inducing play The Playboy of the Western World. For tickets or for more information, please visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215.898.3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office. Performances of TERMINUS take place on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30 PM; Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 PM; Friday, February 18 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM; and Sunday, February 20 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $25-$35 (weekday evening performances) a $28-$48 (evening performances).

The 2004 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical, AVENUE Q - the smash hit about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets - will return to Los Angeles for a strictly-limited 8 performance run, March 1 - 6, 2011.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Peter Oundjian, who have garnered attention for their remarkable resurgence since Mr. Oundjian was appointed Music Director in 2004, will perform at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium on Saturday, March 26 at 8:00 p.m.

Sprinkled with chuckles and glazed with connections, Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places. In Chicago's diverse Uptown neighborhood, a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy and aspiring young writer with hustle and bright ideas.

Following their hugely successful collaboration on Shakespeare's VENUS AND ADONIS in 2004 and 2007, Little Angel Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company are co-presenting THE TEMPEST for audiences aged 7 and up. This shortened version has been edited by Peter Glanville and Phil Porter.

The world-renowned Abbey Theatre of Dublin, credited for producing some of the most significant and important plays of the 20th century, returns to the Annenberg Center for the first time since 2004 for performances of Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe's critically-acclaimed play TERMINUS, February 16-20, 2011. A dark, supernatural odyssey set over one night in the city, TERMINUS will fully satisfy the appetite of theatre lovers through excellent acting and rich text. Performances by the Abbey Theatre, the national theatre of Ireland, are part of a seven-city U.S. tour celebrating the Abbey's 100th anniversary of touring in America. The Abbey Theatre last performed at the Annenberg Center in 2004 to rave reviews of J.M. Synge's riot-inducing play The Playboy of the Western World. For tickets or for more information, please visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215.898.3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office. Performances of TERMINUS take place on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30 PM; Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 PM; Friday, February 18 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM; and Sunday, February 20 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $25-$35 (weekday evening performances) a $28-$48 (evening performances).

New York-based contemporary music ensemble Bang on a Can All-Stars will perform with special guest drummer Glenn Kotche from the band Wilco on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Bass Concert Hall.

New York-based contemporary music ensemble Bang on a Can All-Stars will perform with special guest drummer Glenn Kotche from the band Wilco on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Bass Concert Hall.

Sprinkled with chuckles and glazed with connections, Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places. In Chicago's diverse Uptown neighborhood, a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy and aspiring young writer with hustle and bright ideas.

Red Ranger Came Calling was first performed in 2003 for Book-It's 14th season, and by popular demand was reprised in 2004. Berkeley Breathed's illustrated classic returns again for Book-It Repertory Theatre's 21st season adapted and directed by Myra Platt with music by Myra Platt and Edd Key. Red Ranger is a fun, affordable holiday show that runs from November 23 until December 23 in the Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children's Theatre, with previews November 23, 24, 26 and 27.

Sprinkled with chuckles and glazed with connections, Superior Donuts tells the story of how an unlikely friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places. In Chicago's diverse Uptown neighborhood, a downtrodden donut shop owner hires a street-savvy and aspiring young writer with hustle and bright ideas.

Gavin Creel is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his performances in HAIR and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. He also performed in the 2004 Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and has performed on London's West End in MARY POPPINS and HAIR.

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to present Bang on a Can All-Stars on Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater (changed from Millard Auditorium) on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus.

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to present 'Bang on a Can All-Stars' on Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, at 7:30 PM, in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus. Individual concert tickets are $30 and Series subscriptions are $100, with discounts on individual tickets and subscriptions for seniors, educators, University of Hartford alumni, students, and groups.

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to present Bang on a Can All-Stars on Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, at 7:30 PM, in Lincoln Theater (changed from Millard Auditorium) on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus.

Red Ranger Came Calling was first performed in 2003 for Book-It's 14th season, and by popular demand was reprised in 2004. Berkeley Breathed's illustrated classic returns again for Book-It Repertory Theatre's 21st season adapted and directed by Myra Platt with music by Myra Platt and Edd Key. Red Ranger is a fun, affordable holiday show that runs from November 23 until December 23 in the Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children's Theatre, with previews November 23, 24, 26 and 27.

The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to present 'Bang on a Can All-Stars' on Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, at 7:30 PM, in Millard Auditorium on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus. Individual concert tickets are $30 and Series subscriptions are $100, with discounts on individual tickets and subscriptions for seniors, educators, University of Hartford alumni, students, and groups.

DSI Comedy Theater is thrilled to be partnering with The Carolina Theatre in Durham to present a one-night only performance by the hilariously irreverent Margaret Cho. This one night stand of her Cho Dependent Tour 2010 will take the stage at the Carolina Theater on Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $49 and $37 with discounts available for Carolina Theater members and groups. Tickets are available at The Carolina Theatre, online at www.carolinatheatre.org, and by phone at (919) 560-3030. The Carolina Theatre is located at 309 W. Morgan Street in Durham. More information on DSI Comedy Theater can be found at www.dsicomedy.com.

DSI Comedy Theater is thrilled to be partnering with The Carolina Theatre in Durham to present a one-night only performance by the hilariously irreverent Margaret Cho. This one night stand of her Cho Dependent Tour 2010 will take the stage at the Carolina Theater on Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $49 and $37 with discounts available for Carolina Theater members and groups. Tickets are available at The Carolina Theatre, online at www.carolinatheatre.org, and by phone at (919) 560-3030. The Carolina Theatre is located at 309 W. Morgan Street in Durham. More information on DSI Comedy Theater can be found at www.dsicomedy.com.

Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON, the first Broadway musical comedy from the creators of 'South Park,' are currently on sale exclusively for 'South Park' fans at SouthParkStudios.com and will go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 19 at 10:00 AM EST. Click below to hear from the show's creators on what audiences can expect from MORMON!

Red Ranger Came Calling was first performed in 2003 for Book-It's 14th season, and by popular demand was reprised in 2004. Berkeley Breathed's illustrated classic returns again for Book-It Repertory Theatre's 21st season adapted and directed by Myra Platt with music by Myra Platt and Edd Key. Red Ranger is a fun, affordable holiday show that runs from November 23 until December 23 in the Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children's Theatre, with previews November 23, 24, 26 and 27.

Born in a little town outside Lynchburg, Tennessee Dee W. Ieye was the sole heir to the Jack Daniel's fortune. She began her circuit of beauty pageants at a young age and eventually found herself out here in L.A. competing for the crown in Aid for Aids Best in 'drag' show in 2004. Taking her new found fame from that competition, Dee stepped into the role of Tupperware Lady in 2005, doing in home party demonstrations of Tupperware's classic food storage containers. It wasn't long before Dee became the # 1 Personal Seller of Tupperware products in the Nation. For 3 years she has held that title of # 1 in personal sales and is on her way to find out if it's year # 4 in Orlando next week at the big Tupperware convention. Not only is Dee busy with her party demonstrations, she is also very active in the community doing personal appearances, MC -ing events, private parties and fundraising. She's best known for her charitable works with raising money for Aids Services Orange County and their affiliate Friends of Dorothy. Each year 4 events are held where money is raised directly to support those in Orange County living with HIV / AIDS.

Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced today that its new play development program, HOTHOUSE AT THE PLAYHOUSE, resumes this fall and will be produced in collaboration with Furious Theatre Company (Pasadena Playhouse's Artists in Residency since 2004). Furious co-founder Dámaso Rodriguez will head the HOTHOUSE program and is set to direct the fall 2010 season's first reading The Confessions of Deacon Jim by Jason Aaron Goldberg on October 28-29, 2010 at Pasadena Playhouse's Carrie Hamilton Theatre (39 South El Molino). The reading will feature Eric Close (CBS's 'Without a Trace') and Jonathan Tucker (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre).